Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions with Complete and Verified Answers

Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice
Questions with Complete and Verified
Answers
What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient with hypernatremia?


✔✔ Administering hypotonic fluids


- Restricting potassium

- Administering sodium bicarbonate

- Giving diuretics




What is the normal range for blood potassium levels?

- 1.5–2.5 mEq/L


✔✔ 3.5–5.0 mEq/L


- 5.5–6.5 mEq/L

- 6.5–7.5 mEq/L




Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?


✔✔ Excessive water intake


- Excessive sodium intake

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,- Dehydration

- Renal failure




What is a classic sign of fluid overload?


✔✔ Edema


- Hyperventilation

- Dehydration

- Hypotension




Which of the following is a critical treatment for severe hypokalemia?


✔✔ Intravenous potassium replacement


- Intravenous sodium

- Oral calcium supplements

- Intravenous magnesium




What is the primary function of calcium in the body?


✔✔ Bone strength and muscle function


- Fluid balance


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,- Nerve impulse transmission

- Hormone regulation




Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excessive vomiting?

- Hyperkalemia


✔✔ Hypokalemia


- Hypercalcemia

- Hyponatremia




What is the primary role of sodium in the body?


✔✔ Regulating fluid balance


- Transmitting nerve impulses

- Maintaining bone density

- Supporting muscle contractions




What is a classic sign of hypomagnesemia?

- Hypertension

- Hyperreflexia


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, ✔✔ Tremors


- Tachycardia




What condition is most likely to cause hypocalcemia?

- Dehydration

- Hyperkalemia


✔✔ Renal failure


- Hypermagnesemia




Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excessive use of diuretics?


✔✔ Hypokalemia


- Hypercalcemia

- Hyponatremia

- Hyperkalemia




Which electrolyte imbalance is likely to cause muscle cramps and weakness?

- Hyperkalemia

- Hypercalcemia


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